8 New True Crime Documentaries to Watch in January 2025
It’s a new year and there’s so much new TV content coming our way. True crime content in particular is not slowing down as there are quite a few new docs dropping this month alone. Here are 8 new true crime documentaries to watch in January 2025.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter (Season 3) – January 6-7 (ID & Max)
Nicole and Vince DePaul rescue Natalia, but her apparent loyalty to the Manses shocks them. With money concerns, tax issues, and strained bonds, the DePauls must decide whether to help Natalia or succumb to chaos.
I Am a Killer (Season 6) – January 8 (Netflix)
Convicted murderers recall and reflect on the crimes that destroyed lives and landed them in prison, from an alleged tribal feud to a deadly drug deal.
Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol – January 9 (ID & Max)
An approach to the circumstances in Bristol, Connecticut, that bred a community of dangerous men, including three former high school football teammates who went on to become murderers.
Sons of Ecstasy – January 9 (Max)
At the epicenter of the 1990s ecstasy drug trade in Arizona sits an unusual rivalry. English stockbroker Shaun Attwood faces off against Gerard Gravano, the son of notorious New York mobster and hitman Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano. For the first time, the Gravanos tell their side of the story. Through riveting first-hand accounts from inside both factions, the film unravels the unexpected showdown between the British business guru and the Mafia heir apparent in the Arizona desert. Guns, gangsters, and underground raves set the stage in a deadly battle for control of an Ecstasy Empire.
Death by Fame (Season 3) – January 13-14 (ID & Max)
The series delves into the dark side of fame and celebrity, uncovering the shocking true stories behind the murders of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars. This season follows the murders of aspiring actress Adriana Pinon, who landed a recurring role as a background actor on ‘The Young and the Restless,’ model Mei Li, fashion designer to the stars Sylvie Cachay, reality star Valerie Dowden and more.
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy – January 14 (Peacock)
The Making of a Bad Boy is a raw, exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was known as Puff or Diddy. Featuring never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music—and the mugshot.
An Update on Our Family – January 15 (Max)
Myka and James Stauffer were the picture of the 21st century American Dream: happy marriage, beautiful kids, and a self-built YouTube vlogging empire. At the center of it all was Huxley, an adorable young boy they adopted from China. Huxley was more than just their star — he was their son. Until one day, he wasn’t. A provocative three-part series, An Update on Our Family exposes the hidden-in-plain-sight, unregulated family vlogging industry.
Scamanda – January 31 (Hulu)
Amanda Riley a wife, mother, blogger and Christian whose tragic cancer tale intrigue thousands. But she has a secret she’s dying to keep and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may be her downfall.
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